Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Errandonnee 2015 - The Start of Something Good

Delivering/donating 5 lbs. of books to our library.
A break in our deep freeze coincided with longer daylight, which provided just what I needed to practice riding to work, complete some errands, and eventually begin a new commute. Seven days has turned the seasons around, and though there will be a few snowstorms lingering throughout March, if feels like we're finally over the hump.

 I'm pleased that Errandonnee requirements and categories have broadened so almost any trip I set out on should fill a niche. And, my nemesis has gone away - old category: riding in the dark. Good riddance.

 Let's get crackin' and ride!

 Errandonnee Scorecard
March 7
Category: You Carried What on Your Bike?, library to donate 5 lbs. of books
Observation: I haven't visited the library in month. 
Miles: 2
Snow is receding on possible route to my new workplace.
March 7
Category: Non-Store Errand, Explore viable route to work
Observation: Pleased there is less snow on the bike path than I would've guessed.
Miles: 6
Groceries to feed hungry teenagers in our home.
March 7
Category: Store, City Market, groceries
Observation: a good place to chit-chat with cycling acquaintences.
Miles: 2
I love when I can buy a skirt, dress shoes, tights, and two pair of earrings for 19.00.
March 8
Category: Personal Care, Goodwill, for more dress clothes
Observation: There is a bike rack conveniently near front entrance.
Miles: 8
Workplace bike rack is buried in snow. For the time being I'm locking my bike to the post beneath the blue awning.
March 9
Category: Work or Volunteering, Commuting to Work
Observation: With snow melt I will need to wipe down my bike after every ride
Miles: 10
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4 comments:

  1. RandyMarch 11, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Good to see you're able to participate and the weather not holding you back. I too like shopping at our thrift stores. Goodwill is one of my errands.

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    1. anniebikesMarch 14, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      And, thrift store shopping is habit-forming, much like an endless garage sale!

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  2. G.E.March 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    So happy that you've been able to get out a bit. This time of year can be so challenging with weather and while I'm okay with snow, I do not like its leftover friend: ice. :O( Glad you'll be able to commute to work by bike again.

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    1. anniebikesMarch 14, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      I've seen some ice lately. Snowbanks drastically melted, which left ice slicks on the paths when the temp. dropped. I've walked over some nasty stretches this week.

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